Gujarat Coriander 2 (GC-2)
From the Seed Spices Research Station, Jagudan (SDAU) — a seed-purpose release yielding more than Pusa Coriander 4, for farmers not cutting leaf.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 100–110 days
- Expected yield
- 12–14 q/ha (seed)
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Disease resistance
- Wilt and powdery mildew tolerant
- Release
- Seed Spices Research Station, Jagudan (now under SDAU). The release year is not published.
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
Gujarat Coriander 2 (GC-2) comes from the Seed Spices Research Station at Jagudan in Mehsana district, now part of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU). One list calls the station GAU, Jagudan, after the old Gujarat Agricultural University that was split in 2004. Published descriptions give 110–115 days and a seed yield of about 1,500 kg/ha (15 q/ha). The plant has dense foliage, more branches, dark-green leaves and medium-sized bold seeds. Sources do not agree on its main use: some call it a high-yielding seed variety, others a green-leaf variety.
Should you pick this variety?
Choose Gujarat Coriander 2 if you want a seed crop in Gujarat or Rajasthan and a bit more yield than Pusa Coriander 4. The summary above shows 12–14 q/ha of seed in 100–110 days, and published descriptions give 110–115 days, so plan the next crop on the longer figure. The plant has dense foliage, many branches and medium-sized bold seeds. Sources do not agree on whether it is mainly a seed or a leaf variety, so ask the seller what the lot was grown for. Choose Hisar Sugandh or RCr-684 instead if stem gall is your main worry, as both are described as resistant.
Sowing & cultivation
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Dense foliage and more branching than earlier Gujarat Coriander releases
- About 15 q/ha of seed in published descriptions, close to the 12–14 q/ha shown shown above
- A published duration of 110–115 days, close to the 100–110 days shown shown above
Things to consider
- Sources do not agree on whether GC-2 is mainly a seed or a leaf variety. Ask where your seed lot was grown, and for what use, before you buy.
- No source rates GC-2 for wilt or powdery mildew, so do not rely on the disease rating above. Walk your field and check it yourself.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
Decide first: seed crop or leaf crop
The summary above treats Gujarat Coriander 2 as a seed release for farmers who are not cutting leaf. One published roundup agrees. Another calls it a green-leaf variety. The sources have not been reconciled, so the choice is yours to make before you sow.
If seed is the aim, leave the crop standing and plan on 12–14 q/ha. A plot that is cut for leaf has less green area left to fill its seed, so ask your KVK what cutting stage, if any, is safe in your area.
If leaf is the aim, choose a variety that is sold for leaf. Do not buy GC-2 for leaf only because one website says so. A small test plot costs little and settles the question for your soil.
Can you keep your own planting material?
This is an open-pollinated variety, so seed from a healthy crop of your own can be sown again. Keep seed only from disease-free plants, dry it properly, store it cool and dry, and bring in fresh certified seed every three to four years so the variety does not drift.
How it compares with other varieties
Every Coriander (Dhania) variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Coriander 2 (GC-2)this page | Seed coriander for Gujarat and Rajasthan, with 12–14 q/ha shown and bold seed | 100–110 days | 12–14 q/ha (seed) | Gujarat, Rajasthan |
| Hisar Sugandh | Haryana coriander with stem gall resistance and aromatic seed, usable for leaf or seed | 120–125 days | Medium | Haryana |
| Pusa Coriander 4 | A short leaf-and-seed coriander for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Its figures are unconfirmed, so try a small plot | 90–100 days | 10–12 q/ha (seed) | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat |
| Pusa Selection | A Rajasthan coriander seed variety about which little is published, so buy it only if you have seen it grow nearby | 110–120 days | Medium | Rajasthan |
| RCr-41 | Rajasthan coriander that flowers early (50% flowering at 42.67 days), with about 12 q/ha on one agronomy page | 110–120 days | Medium | Rajasthan |
| RCr-436 | Heavy soil and limited moisture in south Rajasthan, with root rot and nematode resistance and bold seed | 90–100 days | 10–11 q/ha | Rajasthan |
| RCr-684 | Rajasthan coriander with stem gall resistance and less powdery mildew, on irrigated medium-heavy or sandy loam soil | 110–120 days | Medium–high | Rajasthan |
| Sadhana | Rainfed seed coriander in Andhra Pradesh, ready in 95–105 days and tolerant of aphid and mite | 95–105 days | 10–10.3 q/ha (seed) | Andhra Pradesh |
Tools for this crop
The numbers you need next: how much seed to buy, whether the lot germinates, what the fertilizer bill looks like and what Coriander (Dhania) is selling for.
- Seed Rate CalculatorHow much seed your Coriander (Dhania) plot needs, corrected for the germination of the lot you bought.
- Germination CalculatorTest 100 seeds from the bag before sowing and see whether the lot is fit to sow.
- Seed Variety FinderFilter every Coriander (Dhania) variety on this site by state, season, duration and soil.
- Fertilizer CalculatorTurn the NPK recommendation for Coriander (Dhania) into bags of urea, DAP and MOP for your field size.
- Crop CalendarMonth-by-month sowing, weeding, irrigation and harvest dates for Coriander (Dhania) in your state.
- Crop Profit CalculatorPut your seed, labour and input costs against the yield you expect from this variety.
- Mandi Price CheckerToday's Coriander (Dhania) rate in your nearest mandi, before you fix a price with a trader.
Subsidy and government support
Schemes that help with the cost of Coriander (Dhania) seed or planting material. Rules and the application route are on each scheme page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gujarat Coriander 2 grown for leaf or for seed?
Sources disagree. One roundup calls it a high-yielding seed variety, and another calls it a green-leaf variety. Ask the seller which use your lot was grown for.
Can I grow Gujarat Coriander 2 outside Gujarat and Rajasthan?
The summary above lists Gujarat and Rajasthan, and it is a rabi crop. No source gives a trial result for other states, so sow a small plot first and compare it with your local variety before you grow it on more land.
How is Gujarat Coriander 2 different from Pusa Coriander 4?
GC-2 shows 12–14 q/ha of seed against 10–12 q/ha for Pusa Coriander 4, and takes 100–110 days against 90–100 days. You wait about 10 days longer for roughly 2 q/ha more. GC-2 also has a named release station, Jagudan, while Pusa Coriander 4 has no confirmed record.
Should I plan on 100–110 days or 110–115 days for GC-2?
Plan on 110–115 days. The 100–110 days shown above is the lower figure, and published descriptions give 110–115 days. Pick the longer figure so you do not harvest before the seed is ripe.
Can I trust the wilt and powdery mildew tolerance listed for GC-2?
No. No source rates GC-2 for wilt or powdery mildew, so the disease line is a general placing, not a tested result. Walk your field often, check it yourself, and do not skip your normal seed treatment and spray plan because of the label. If stem gall is the real worry, look at RCr-684 or Hisar Sugandh, which are described as resistant.
GC-2 or RCr-684 — which one for seed?
GC-2 if you farm in Gujarat or Rajasthan and want a little more seed, 12–14 q/ha, with dense foliage and many branches. RCr-684 if stem gall is your problem: it is described as resistant, with less powdery mildew too, and suits irrigated medium-heavy or sandy loam soil. RCr-684 is listed for Rajasthan only, and GC-2 for both states.
Sourced from: Complete Guide to Coriander Farming — Krishi Jagran, Improved varieties of green coriander — DeHaat. editorial policy.